5:00 Marathon Pace
A 5:00 marathon is 11:27 per mile or 7:07 per kilometer. Run it evenly and you reach halfway in 2:30:00.
- Per mile
- 11:27
- Per km
- 7:07
- 5K
- 35:33
- 10K
- 1:11:06
- Halfway
- 2:30:00
- 20 miles
- 3:48:51
- 30K
- 3:33:18
- Finish
- 5:00:00
5:00 marathon splits by mile
Your elapsed time at every mile marker at an even 11:27 per mile.
| Mile | Elapsed |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11:27 |
| 2 | 22:53 |
| 3 | 34:20 |
| 4 | 45:46 |
| 5 | 57:13 |
| 6 | 1:08:39 |
| 7 | 1:20:06 |
| 8 | 1:31:32 |
| 9 | 1:42:59 |
| 10 | 1:54:25 |
| 11 | 2:05:52 |
| 12 | 2:17:18 |
| 13 | 2:28:45 |
| Mile | Elapsed |
|---|---|
| 14 | 2:40:11 |
| 15 | 2:51:38 |
| 16 | 3:03:04 |
| 17 | 3:14:31 |
| 18 | 3:25:58 |
| 19 | 3:37:24 |
| 20 | 3:48:51 |
| 21 | 4:00:17 |
| 22 | 4:11:44 |
| 23 | 4:23:10 |
| 24 | 4:34:37 |
| 25 | 4:46:03 |
| 26 | 4:57:30 |
| 26.2 | 5:00:00 |
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5:00 marathon splits by kilometer
Your elapsed time at every 5 km sign at an even 7:07 per kilometer.
| Distance | Elapsed |
|---|---|
| 5 km | 35:33 |
| 10 km | 1:11:06 |
| 15 km | 1:46:39 |
| 20 km | 2:22:12 |
| Half | 2:30:00 |
| 25 km | 2:57:45 |
| 30 km | 3:33:18 |
| 35 km | 4:08:51 |
| 40 km | 4:44:24 |
| Finish | 5:00:00 |
Even or negative split
2:30:00 and 2:30:00
11:27 per mile from the start line to the finish.
2:31:30 then 2:28:30
11:33 per mile for the first half, 11:20 for the second. You run the second half 3:00 faster and still finish in 5:00.
You can print either plan on a 5:00 pace band: pick the strategy before you print.
Race times that match a 5:00 marathon
By Riegel's formula, a common race-time predictor, a 5:00 marathon is the same effort as these shorter races.
- Half marathon
- 2:23:53
- 10K
- 1:05:13
- 5K
- 31:17
If your recent race times are slower than these, 5:00 is a stretch goal for now. The formula assumes marathon training: a runner with a fast half marathon and short long runs often finishes slower than it predicts. Use the marathon readiness score to check your mileage and long runs against the goal.
Is 5:00 a Boston qualifying time?
A 5:00:00 meets the Boston Marathon qualifying standard for women and non-binary runners 75 and older (2026 and 2027 standards, age on race day). Meeting the standard does not guarantee entry. For the 2027 race, a qualifier needed to be 5:17 under their standard for a guaranteed place; 1,000 more places went by random draw to qualifiers who missed that cutoff.
Who runs 5:00, and what it takes
Walk-run marathoners and runners whose primary goal is finishing comfortably and uninjured.
A runner who picks 5:00 is choosing a strong finish over a fast time. At this pace a runner often uses a structured run-walk, such as 3 minutes running and 1 minute walking, and the second half feels about the same as the first. Go through halfway near 2:30:00, and stick to the run-walk plan even if the split drifts. A negative split here is normal.
5:00 marathon pace FAQ
What pace is a 5:00 marathon?
A 5:00 marathon is 11:27 per mile or 7:07 per kilometer, held for 26.2 miles (42.195 km).
What is the halfway split for a 5:00 marathon?
2:30:00 at an even pace. With a 1% negative split, the first half is 2:31:30 and the second half 2:28:30.
What half marathon time matches a 5:00 marathon?
About 2:23:53, by Riegel's formula. A runner with that half marathon time still needs the long runs and weekly mileage to hold the pace for the full distance.